And the Winner of the Purse is...

Number 100!!! Steve! While Steve is in Colombia visiting our children, he just won a raffle! Thank you to each of you for your donations! There is already enough for Leydi's party, and all of the rest of the funds will be going to her bed and other essentials.

candace.eve 184-193

John 159-183

CheriM 138-158
Jim and Mack 113-137

Steve 88-112
Heather G 83-87
Holly 81-82
Shana 71-80
John 46-70

Holly 41-45

Barbara 31-40
Katja 21-30
Tamara & Jack Schilling 1-20

Leydi's Fundraiser & Raffle

Don't forget there is still time to get in on the raffle for a handwoven purse from Uganda! This purse has been woven piece by piece (and each tiny weave secured by thread!) from banana fibers. It is 6" by 7" and can be used as a clutch or worn over the shoulder! To get in on this raffle, make your donation here. $1 gets you 1 raffle ticket! Good luck!

Raffle for Leydi

A special raffle for Leydi to help her get the money she needs for her special birthday party and her much needed bed! Right now she is sleeping on a thin mat on the floor. A bed would help her tremendously in staying healthy and getting the rest she needs. Plus, with her health condition, she sometimes finds herself sick at home. How cozy and comforting would it be for her to be able to be in a bed!!

I have purchased this hand woven banana fiber purse from the MIC group. It is up for raffle. $1 gets you 1 raffle ticket!! To get into the raffle, make your donation to here fundraiser here And, for those 7 people that donated before the raffle, you will all be entered into this raffle!! This raffle will go until 4/25 at 8:30 PM CST.

Who are you helping by buying the MIC items?

Miracles In Caring is about giving parents the tools they need to provide for their families. In Uganda, for example, a years long civil war has left many children father-less and without homes. These families have moved to the capital city Kampala to escape the violence in Northern Uganda. When the families finally made it to Kampala, they found they had no skills to compete for the jobs there. These women and their families were farmers, and self-sufficient in Northern Uganda. Now, they are without land, and live in whatever home they can put together with the scraps they find.


These hard-working women have found one job that will take them in. This job is breaking rocks from big pieces to smaller piece. They sit down in the rock quarry and hammer at the rocks all day long. For 12 hours of work, they make about 50 cents! To do the math for you, that is 4 cents an hour!!

Because the pay is so small, most mothers HAVE to include their children in the work. Instead of going to school, the children break rocks right alongside their mothers to put food on the table. These are not bad mothers who want to get rich off of their children. These are mothers who have two choices: put their children to work alongside them, or watch their children starve to death!!

Their children should be in school, there is no doubt about that. An education is the key to breaking out of poverty. The problem is that these children are just trying to survive. When you don't even know if you will have enough to eat one meal the next day, it is a matter of survival. What good is an education if you will be dead from lack of food and dehydration tomorrow?

Our organization is going to change the lives of these women and their families. We have set them up with a business that isn't so back-breaking, and gives them more profit. This will allow their children to attend school, and allow the mothers to have the resources they need to take care of their families.

They have already lived through a civil war- Now it is time to restore their peace of mind!

There could not be a better time to help. To order, go to the MAC webstore.

MIC Group Letter~ Abasa Moses

Dear Madam Sarah,

I take this opportunity to surly thank you after getting the assurance from Pr. Hellen that you are going to help me earn money to fund my education. Thank you very much!

I am a 17 year old boy living in Uganda. Since my childhood I still have both of my parents. Thanks be to God for both of them and what they have done for me. We live in a humble home with my other 3 brothers of who 2 stopped studying because of financial problems. One brother continues on in his studies with help from the government.

I always had a dream of studying a business course but my dream was shattered. I had to stop studying 2 terms ago because my father could not finance my education. My father was let go from his job 5 years ago. He struggled after that to continue to fund my education using the small shop he set up using his small savings. I still believed that God would one day allow me to achieve my dream of attending school again.

I am really happy having the great news. I sincerely promise to you and my God that I won't let you down. Thanks for the rescue. I am really touched and grateful for your help. Let the almighty God bless you very much. ENDLESSLY

Yours Sincerely,

Abasa Moses

*Abasa Moses needs 400,000 UGS in order to get back into school this term. He is in Senior 4. The total need for the term in US dollars in approximately $200. There are many ways you can help Moses:

1. Purchase some of the items that he has helped make (necklaces, aprons, bags, etc)

2. Make a donation toward the business. The group needs a tailoring machine to begin making outfits like the one you see Moses wearing. Those will sell for more than what the other items they are selling go for, so it would help immensely. I am not sure how much the machine will cost, but I am getting a quote. For sure we will need at least $100, but I am pretty positive it will be much more.

3. Make a donation towards Moses's education. To do so, just make a regular donation, and specify that you want it put toward Moses's education. The first term is 400, 000 UGS ($200), and his second term will cost 368,000 UGS ($184).

MIC Group~ Handwoven Purses

clutch purse #1 (above) and shoulder purse #1 (below)

clutch purse #2 (above) and shoulder purse #2 (below)

This pretty purses are handwoven and have a clothing lining. Set #1 is made of banana fibers & set #2 is made of olive branch. For those who are interested in one or all of these purses, please contact me with an offer. All offers are considered (please keep the women's hard work in mind as well). So far, the women have earned a total of $45. This is very good news!

Hellen is home from the hospital, but she must stay in bed for 2 to 4 weeks. She is going to be pleasantly surprised when she finally gets out of bed (so will all of the women who have worked so hard to make these items).

When sending your offer for consideration, please tell me which purse you are referring to Clutch #1 or #2, or shoulder purse #1 or #2.

MIC Group~ Tote Bags Available!

Design #7 (above) & #8 (below)

Design #1 (above) & #2 (below)

Design #3 (above) and #4 (below)

Design #5 (above) & #6 (below)

Make a statement about your views on the world's eco-system by using these totes to pack your groceries, school items, or anything else you want to keep close to you! Each tote is handmade by our MIC group in Uganda. In this batch, there are 8 designs to choose from and 2 of each design available (except for design #8, which there is only one of). Limited availability, on a first come, first served basis. Please visit the web store to order.